Personal stories

A sufferer describes the differences between highs and lows:

HIGH MOOD LEVEL

Keen to listen and enjoy all kinds of music

Talk to strangers

Energy is high

No daytime sleep needed

More attentive to appearance

Can be explosive and angry

More likely to be on time for appointments

Discussions are more “jolly” and over enthusiastic, complimentary

High level of awareness of surroundings

LOW MOOD LEVEL

Irritated by all music

Don't want to talk at all

Low energy

Need a daytime sleep

No interest or agonise over appearance

No desire to express emotions

Often late for appointments

Discussion limited and self focussed

Awareness impaired and accident prone